What is Equestrian Showjumping?

The exciting equestrian sport of Showjumping sees horse & rider compete over a set of fences that can be easily knocked down. Showjumping is one of the three equestrian sports and features in the Olympics.

The best showjumpers display a combination of athleticism, accuracy and focus in order to achieve the elusive clear round. The combination that gain the least penalty points in the best time win the class.

Show jump designs are usually brightly coloured and interesting. Each showjump comprises of sets of wings, fillers, planks and poles, and a showjumping course can also include elements such as water jumps or walls.

What should a rider wear to attend a Showjumping competition?

If you’re new to showjumping, or you’ve not been to a competition for a little while, you need to read our showjumping rider wear blog! We simplify the rules and take a look at what you can and cannot wear to compete at a British Showjumping competition. Find out about the rules for competition jackets, shirts, riding hats, body protectors, jewellery, hat cameras, breeches, spurs, and riding boots.

What should a horse wear to attend a Showjumping competition?

Whichever equestrian discipline you’re competing in, tack rules always seem to be the hardest to follow! Here we take a look at the British Showjumping rules for horse tack, and find out what your horse can and cannot wear to compete. Find out more about rules for saddles, bridles, bits, horse boots, and whips in our handy showjumping tack rules blog.

The British Showjumping Levels Explained

Whether you’re curious about how British Showjumping works, or you’ve been doing some unaffiliated showjumping and you’re now ready to join BS, our handy blog explains all of the different levels of showjumping, and what heights they jump. Find out about junior and senior competitions, and the difference between Club, Cat 1, 2 & 3.